Removing sidesteps on LX570 and adding LC200 rocker panel

[skymast]

I'm getting my 2011 LX prepped for Colorado next month. Planning on removing the side steps and replacing with the LC200 rocker panels. Below is my parts list based on research. Does it look like I'm missing anything? Also, If anyone has rec's on where to order, let me know. Thank you!

Rockers

• • Rocker molding, RH: 75850-60040-A1 — qty 1
  • Rocker molding, LH: 75860-60040-A1 — qty 1
  • Retainer clips: 90467-07211 — qty ~6 per side

Front mudguards

• • Mudguard, front RH: 76621-60150 — qty 1
  • Mudguard, front LH: 76622-60120 — qty 1
  • Screw grommet: 90189-06211 — qty 4
  • JIS screws: 90159-60576 — qty 4
  • Bolts: 90119-06779 — qty 6

 

[webbdustin]

This is the list from Slee for the rocker itself. The clips listed here go in the bottom of the rocker panel and replace the clips for the running boards.
The mud flaps will be able to use all existing hardware. It the lc mud flaps use one less bolt than the running board mud flaps

 

[skymast]

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This is the list from Slee for the rocker itself. The clips listed here go in the bottom of the rocker panel and replace the clips for the running boards.
The mud flaps will be able to use all existing hardware. It the lc mud flaps use one less bolt than the running board mud flaps

 

[dms]

I don't know about a 2011 LX but I switched out my rocker panels on my 18LX and the ACH pipes etc. were visible from the side. If it is like the 18, you are going to need sliders.

 

[sdnative]

I have a 2013 LX with the running boards removed. Not a big deal to me, but you can definitely see the AHC globes and protection bars from the side view. I doubt the LC rocker panels will do much to hide these.

 

[skymast]

I have a 2013 LX with the running boards removed. Not a big deal to me, but you can definitely see the AHC globes and protection bars from the side view. I doubt the LC rocker panels will do much to hide these.

Any change you have a picture you can share? Thank you

 

[sdnative]

Not the best pics but here are a couple I have. Let me know if you need better ones.

 

[skymast]

Not the best pics but here are a couple I have. Let me know if you need better ones.View attachment 4161131View attachment 4161132

OK. So that's removed w/o adding the LC200 Rockers. Correct?

 

[sdnative]

OK. So that's removed w/o adding the LC200 Rockers. Correct?

Correct

 

[Hondo]

Save your money by not ordering the LC panel. The stock LX panel can be easily trimmed with a razor blade and looks just fine.

Just cut a little at a time, step back to check it, adjust as needed. Easy peasy!

Here's mine:

 

[884runner]

I just swapped mine out and added the Slee sliders and AHC protection plates to hide the globes. It looks much better than stock in my opinion.

 

[skymast]

Save your money by not ordering the LC panel. The stock LX panel can be easily trimmed with a razor blade and looks just fine.

Just cut a little at a time, step back to check it, adjust as needed. Easy peasy!

Here's mine:

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What am I missing? It looks like you have the LC rocker. Thx

 

[nwfl4runner]

Here’s LC rockers on my LX with slee sliders. I’ve got a 1” body lift, so with sliders you won’t really see much of the globes

 

[Hondo]

What am I missing? It looks like you have the LC rocker. Thx

No, it's my stock panel on my 2008 LX, I just cut off the side step. It's roughly an 8" cut at the front and at the rear. Leave extra material on the truck, and then perfect the shape when the steps are out of the way.

This practice is standard with the GX470 which I had prior to this, and it's a piece of cake with only using a razor blade to cut to shape!

Here's some close ups of the front and rear.

 

[skymast]

No, it's my stock panel on my 2008 LX, I just cut off of the side step. It's roughly an 8" cut at the front and at the rear. Leave extra material on the truck, and then perfect the shape when the steps are out of the way.

This practice is standard with the GX470 which I had prior to this, and it's a piece of cake with only using a razor blade to cut to shape!

Here's some close ups of the front and rear.

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That looks great!

 

[bloc]

Agreed. No need to invest in all those parts. We cut down the steps on my friend’s 13LX for slee sliders and it looks great.

 

[Heckraiser]

I have the LC rockers and I actually prefer the look of chopped LX rockers. I don't like the way the front of the LC rocker drops down like a big mudflap. I also bent my slee sliders from heavy offroad use and now they're bent right into that dropdown mudlflap area. Probably would have been fine with a chopped LX rocker. IMO, the way @Hondo cut his is just perfect.

 

[skymast]

Well, you guys sold me on this approach. Are there cutting instructions? I saw one video short but no details.

 

[skymast]

Change of plans. I picked up all the LC parts for 740$ Shipped so I went that direction. Appreciate all the input from people. I'll post pics when I get them installed in a few weeks. Thx!

 

[Sajan]

Change of plans. I picked up all the LC parts for 740$ Shipped so I went that direction. Appreciate all the input from people. I'll post pics when I get them installed in a few weeks. Thx!

ya i was debating cutting also but for 650$ shipped, i didn't bother. plus i like having the option to revert changes.

i ordered mine in black....i am hoping that looks okay. i don't want to paint it.